Episode 60 - Navigating Family Law Arbitration | Candice Komar & Shelly Grossman

In episode 60 of Law in the Family, host Jen Ryan speaks with Shelly Grossman and Candice Komar about the growing use of arbitration as an alternative to traditional court proceedings in Pennsylvania family law matters. Attorneys Grossman, Komar and Ryan provide firsthand insights into the arbitration process, common misconceptions, and best practices for attorneys representing clients in arbitration. Topics include: the advantages of arbitration, procedural considerations, and strategies for achieving efficient, client-focused resolutions and offer valuable guidance for family law practitioners looking to expand their dispute resolution toolkit.

Candice Komar is a founding member of the Pittsburgh law firm of Pollock Begg. She is the next PBA FLS Chair  commencing July 2026.  

Shelly Grossman, Esquire, founded the Center for Family Resolution to provide alternative dispute resolution services to parties seeking to resolve their domestic relations issues outside of the court system.  Having spent 15 years in private practice before serving more than 14 years as a Family Court Master in Chester County, Pennsylvania, where she presided over hundreds of equitable distribution matters and custody disputes, Attorney Grossman brings over 30 years of family law experience to her practice.   

Host Jennifer R. Ryan is a partner at Boyd & Early Family Law, servicing Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, Philadelphia and Delaware counties.

*audio editing, voice over & music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick DeMatteo